Graduation Rates at District of Columbia Colleges

Graduate Rate 78.75%

Male 76.03%

Female 80.34%

Transfer-Out Rate 4.57%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 80% / 58%

District Of Columbia Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 78.75% - 7,251 students out of 9,208 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 2,588 male and 4,663 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.The following table summarizes the graduation rate by gender with number of completers.

Graduation Rate By Gender
District Of Columbia colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	9,208	7,251	78.75%
Male	3,404	2,588	76.03%
Female	5,804	4,663	80.34%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 6,403 students completed their degree in 4 years and 709 finished in 5 years at District Of Columbia colleges. Additional 138 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
District Of Columbia Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	69.54%	65.16%	72.11%
5 Year	77.24%	74.18%	79.03%
6 Year	78.74%	76.03%	80.32%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

Retention Rate

By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 82.09% for full-time students and 57.25% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2024-2025)
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	82.09%	57.25%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at District Of Columbia colleges is 4.57%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.

Transfer-Out Rates
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	421	9,208	4.57%
Male	131	3,404	3.85%
Female	290	5,804	5.00%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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